Our Testimonials

Congratulations To Pamela and all the dedicated students on your 25th anniversary. I hope Wish Upon a Star is a great success and that all the students enjoy what is sure to be a wonderful, rewarding experience. Well done on all your hard work and of course “Break a leg”.

I have been attending Pamela Hughe's school of drama for 14 years now. A child who had many hobbies I can firmly say drama was the one thing I looked forward to every week. Thanks to Pamela Hughes I found a genuine passion for something I now love. Pamela has taught my sister and I that drama is not simply acting, it involves teamwork, confidence, courage and personality. Pamela has always challenged me to embrace new challenges, take on new characters and pieces and to step outside my comfort zone. 

I began Speech and Drama with Pamela as a shy and quiet six year old. Fifteen years later I can honestly say that Drama is the best thing that I have ever done. I have gained great confidence and an ability to speak in public as well as loving every single minute along the way. Pamela is a truly amazing person who is adored by her students. Throughout the years I have performed in many Feis competitions and completed many Speech, Drama and Public Speaking exams. Recently, I have began teaching Speech and Drama and with Pamela’s help, I have completed the Associate Diploma with the ‘Irish Board of Speech and Drama’ and I am currently working towards the Licentiate Diploma. Congratulations on 25 years Pamela, I can’t thank you enough for all you have done for me.

My drama classes with Pamela were always my favourite time of the week as I was growing up. I attended classes for 13 years with Pamela and enjoyed every minute of them. Speech and drama are brilliant foundations to have; knowing you were able to address a group of people at a young age instils a great confidence in you when you are older and giving a public speech or a presentation. Without the experience I had of feis’ and exams at Pamela’s I wouldn’t have been able to fulfil my dream of attending drama school and receiving a degree in Acting in Manchester Metropolitan University.

I attended Speech and Drama classes with Pamela for over 10 years. I loved every minute of it especially mime and performing at the Feis every year. I was an extremely shy child and had not got a lot of confidence but Speech and Drama with Pamela changed my life. It taught me how to express myself, communicate with others and helped me to make the most of my creative personality. Later on, I taught Speech and Drama with Pamela for 2 yrs and then continued on for another 8 years in Wicklow. I now work as a Nutritionist presenting lots of workshops and helping others to understand the importance of diet and lifestyle. I can’t express enough how important Speech and Drama is, it really gives your child a great start in life.

When I first walked into Pamela’s acting school, I was eleven years old and quite nervous because I had never done an acting class in my life. From the age of ten, I knew I wanted to be in the performing arts. Pamela was very welcoming and I fell in love with the atmosphere in the class and looked forward to it every week. It was a lot of fun and Pamela was very encouraging and she really boosted my confidence! I did all my certificate exams up to when I was eighteen years old.

I went straight into the Gaiety School of Acting for two years in 2007 after school and got one of the top agents in Ireland. I have learnt a lot about the acting industry and I am still learning. I am so happy that I started the drama classes at a young age. It is an unpredictable world that I am working in but that is what makes it so exciting! Pamela gave me such a great start and I am so thankful to her for that, wishing you many many more years of happy teaching Pamela and thank you so much.

I joined Take2 when I was 7 years old and I have loved it ever since. Because of Take2, singing, dancing and acting have become so important to me . My Saturday classes are my favourite part of my week. When I was younger my Take2 teachers gave me a solo in the show. This really boosted my confidence to perform in front of a crowd. Take2 is really helping me to become a better performer. I love Take2!

I wanted to email you and the team to say thank you for another incredible year. We have been coming to the end-of-year performance since 2022 with “The Oscars”.  Each year, the show somehow manages to exceed the expectations set by the previous year. It was such a wonderful 2 days of excitement, fun and performance for all four of my girls. As a parent, it was an absolute pleasure to attend, and so moving to see the kids have their moment to showcase all of their hard work. More importantly, though, the year itself has been such an enjoyable year of growth for all of them. They have formed new friendships and had so many new experiences through Take 2. The focus on participation and friendship that you always champion is an absolute joy to be a part of. My 4 girls have very different skills and abilities, yet they all absolutely love the classes and being part of the company. You and your team really provide such amazing leadership and create an incredible environment for everyone to thrive within. The love of musical theatre is growing exponentially in our house!!!